Festool RO 125 FEQ Rotex 5 in. Multi-Mode Sander

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Original, versatile and easy to maneuver.

Festool's RO 125 FEQ gives you everything the Rotex series has to offer in a smaller, lighter package. It puts 500 watts of power, dual-mode sanding and triple-function performance into a comfortable, 4.4 lb. tool. Perfect for woodworkers, painters and more, the RO 125 FEQ handles course and fine sanding, polishing and other applications.

This is my 3rd Festool sander. My main reason for purchasing this sander was the dual modes. It can hog off material quite rapidly or switch and perform fine sanding. It does both quite well. I am making a country table and used this sander to fine sand the top and when I checked production with mineral spirits after sanding to 180 grit I could not find any scratches at all. I then switched to my ETS-125 EQ to finish with 220 grit. This sander is light, ergonomic, and makes sanding a joy rather than a chore.

Great sander. A lot more expensive than other sanders, but once you use it you understand why. Low vibration, feels great in the hands, and sands like a dream with no dust if you use the dust extractor.

The festool Rotex 5" sander was the first festool sander I purchased I purchased this sander primarily to use with their vac system as I am kind of anul about keeping my work shop clean. It was everyhting I though it was going to be in as far as a sander goes and the best part is when used with their festool vac system it is 99% dust free.

This is a great sander that is very versatile because of the multiple sanding modes. Smaller size and triangle pad great for getting into corners. Would not be the best if you are doing only large surfaces. Also, the smaller pad size is less common. But if you are only using Festool paper then it is not an issue.

I used this sander to bring a rough sawn piece of poplar to an almost mirror finish in about 5 minutes. I did not joint of the plane the material, just gradually progressed with grits up to 2000. The aggressive mode is just that and should only be used to bring things down. The random orbit mode is a very fine sand and then in polish mode this machine shines (although it did shine throughout the entire process). Best dust collectioon I have ever experienced.

I'm a beginner but my husband is an avid do-it-yourselfer. I purchased it as an anniversary gift for our many wood working projects. However, I'm currently using it to clean up the loose paint and rust from an old tin celing that we are restoring. It is so powerful that it knocks the old loose paint off quickly and cleans off the rust. I also purchased the HEPA dust extractor to go with it. It all works so well. It is a joy to use.

Versatile. I have only used this machine sanding extremely dense hardwood thus far. Nearly a match with the belt sander on aggresive removal of material, but leaves no scrathes. I plan to polish stone with this tool as well as sand drywall repairs, and sand and polish automotive finish touchups.

BEST ANSWER:Any hook and loop mount paper should work. But without the proper dust collection holes cut into the paper and lined up with the holes on the pad, you will have no dust extraction capacity.

BEST ANSWER:Any hook and loop mount paper should work. But without the proper dust collection holes cut into the paper and lined up with the holes on the pad, you will have no dust extraction capacity.

Warranty

Festool Warranty

Festool offers a 3-year warranty, one of the longest in the industry. This warranty is valid on the pre-condition that the tool is used and operated in compliance with the Festool operating instructions. Festool warrants that the specified tool will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a term of 3 years from the date of purchase.

Conditions of 1 + 2 warranty

You are entitled to a free extended warranty (1 year + 2 years = 3 years) for your Festool power tool. Festool is responsible for all shipping costs during the first year of the warranty. During the second and third year of the warranty the customer is responsible for shipping the tool to Festool. Festool will pay for return shipping to the customer using UPS Ground Service. All warranty service is valid 3 years from the date of original purchase on your receipt or invoice.

Festool makes no other warranty, express or implied, for Festool portable power tools. No agent, representative, distributor, dealer, or employee of Festool has the authority to increase or otherwise change the obligations or limitations of this warranty. The obligations of Festool in its sole discretion under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any Festool portable power tool that is found to be defective as packaged with the User Manual.

Excluded from the coverage under this warranty are: normal wear and tear; damages caused by misuse, abuse, or neglect; damage caused by anything other than defects in material and workmanship. This warranty does not apply to accessory items such as circular saw blades, drill bits, router bits, jigsaw blades, sanding belts, and grinding wheels. Also excluded are "wearing parts," such as carbon brushes, lamellas of air tools, rubber collars and seals, sanding discs and pads, and batteries.

Festool portable power tools requiring replacement or repair are to be returned to Festool. Call (800) 554-8741 for address details. In no event shall Festool be liable for any consequential or incidental damages for breach of this or any other warranty, express or implied whatsoever. All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are hereby limited to the duration of three years.

Some states in the U.S. do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. With the exception of any warranties implied by state or province law as hereby limited, the foregoing express limited warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements, and similar obligations of Festool.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state in the U.S.